The plaintiff real estate agent and brokerage sued the defendant homeowners and their neighbour for unpaid commission on the sale of a multimillion-dollar property.
The homeowners had signed multiple listing agreements but ultimately sold the property privately to a buyer introduced by the neighbour.
The court found that the buyer was introduced to the property during the term of the second listing agreement, triggering the holdover clause, and that a valid offer was made during the term of the third listing agreement.
The court also found that the neighbour induced the homeowners to breach their contract with the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs were awarded the full commission amount.
